Srilanka, March 4 -- A man was injured in a shooting incident in the Kuliyapitiya Police Division and was admitted to Kuliyapitiya Hospital for treatment. The shooting occurred on the evening of March 3.

The victim, who was attempting to pick coconuts without permission, was shot by the guard of Thorapitiya Estate in the Pitadeniya area.

The 41-year-old suspect, a resident of Medirigiriya, was arrested by the Kuliyapitiya Police along with the 12-bore gun used in the incident. Police confirmed that the firearm was licensed for the year 2025.

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